Bursar at The Nasarawa State University, Keffi

The Position

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the University.
• He is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day financial administration and control of the University finances.

The Candidate

• The University seeks candidates who are proactive with amiable track record in public service, must be visionary with proven academic distinction, managerial ability, high integrity and transparency in private and public life.
• He/She must fully understand the complexity of the University System and command respect and engender loyalty of both staff and students.
• Candidate must also enjoy good mental and physical health, must be ICT proficient in relevant computer applications and should not be above 60 years of age at the time of assumption of office.
• Candidate must show evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess a minimum of second class lower Degree in Accounting or related discipline from a recognized University. Possession of a relevant higher degree will be an added advantage.
• Candidate must in addition; possess professionally recognized Accounting qualification(s) and registered with professional body e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACMA, ACCA, CAN, CPA.
• The candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience and ten (10) years post professional qualification(s).
• In addition, the candidate must have at least seven (7) years relevant experience in senior management position preferably in a University.
• He/She must be a Deputy Bursar as at the time of applying.

Condition of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years from the date of assumption of duty.

Salary
The remuneration and fringe benefits applicable to this post are as obtainable in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time-time by the Nasarawa State Government and/or the Governing Council.